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Shopping for a New Mattress with NO MEMORY FOAM.

The Mattress Expert On 05/22/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam Mattress, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Shoulder Pain / Leave a comment

Sharon writes: Hi Peter, We are shopping for a new mattress with NO MEMORY FOAM. I am 5’5” and weigh about 110 pounds and my husband is about 5’10” and weighs about 200 pounds. He often has back pain, especially in his lower back. He also gets […]

Making a Simmons Beautyrest Extra Firm Mattress Comfortable with a Pure Bliss Plush Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 05/21/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest / Leave a comment

Kate writes: Hi Pete, We had (until 2 days ago) a high end Simmons Beautyrest pillowtop mattress. I don’t know what model, but it was shockingly expensive, for us, ($2000), nearly 20 years ago. It was the most comfortable bed I had ever slept on, until about […]

My Compliments! Disc Degenerative Spine, What Mattress?

The Mattress Expert On 05/14/2019 / Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Misc., Satisfied Customer / Leave a comment

Dennis writes: Hi Pete,, I googled ‘disc degenerative spine, what mattress’, which took me to your blog page. And TADAAAAAA, it’s exactly what I was looking for, personal experiences and worries with ur recommendations’. My Compliments! Keep up the good work!!! Thanks, Dennis Thank you, Dennis. We […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress to Relieve Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 05/09/2019 / Back Pain, EverEden Talalay Latex, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Shoulder Pain / Leave a comment

Jeanine writes: Hello Pete, A year ago, we bought a 2″ Talalay Latex Topper from you. We put it on our older, firm mattress. We’re now ready to invest in a new mattress for us and put ours in the guest room. I’m 5’10”, 140 pounds and […]

A Plush Latex Topper on a Too Firm Simmons Beautyrest Mattress to Relieve Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 05/03/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper / Leave a comment

Jana writes: Hi Pete, I have a Beautyrest Greenwood Firm mattress that is about almost 3 years old. I am waking up with lots of lower back and hip pain because the mattress is too firm. I’m 5ft 4″, 150 Lbs., and am wondering if a latex topper will help […]

Sleep Number Bed Mattress is Causing Back Pain and Messing with My Sleep.

The Mattress Expert On 04/28/2019 / Air Mattress, Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Innerspring, Mattress Advice, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Plus Sized People / Leave a comment

Carrie writes: Hi Pete. We purchased a split king (two twin mattresses) sleep number bed last December. I put off returning it because my wife LOVES it and she’s a cancer patient, so her needs come first at this time. Now it’s past the […]

Replacing a Serta Pillowtop with a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 04/26/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Pillowtop, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Silver / Leave a comment

Andy writes: Hi Pete, I have been researching our options for purchasing a new mattress and came across your excellent and informative website. Our current mattress is a Serta Pillowtop that is no longer acceptable for us. My wife has been complaining of back problems […]

A Mattress to Address Post Back Surgery Support.

The Mattress Expert On 04/23/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Innerspring, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

June writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I have been sleeping on a water bed for the past 30 plus years. It is a high quality waveless waterbed, and we just love it. My husband had some back surgery and the doctor told us we need to […]

Relieve Scoliosis, Sciatica, Hip and Back Pain with An EverEden Soft Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 04/10/2019 / Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, EverEden Talalay Latex, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Memory Foam Mattress, Sciatica

Barbara writes: Hi Pete I have scoliosis, mild DDD, sciatica hips & mid back pain. Physical therapy helps, but never long term. I am a back sleeper and had looked at the Tempurpedic. – But, after having read your blog regarding the negatives of memory foam for […]

Tempurpedic Memory Foam Mattress: An Epic Fail. Simmons Beautyrest Black Calista for Large People.

The Mattress Expert On 03/30/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, EverEden Talalay Latex, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam Mattress, Pressure Point Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Joe writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I are in need of a new bed. We were suckered into buying a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress. We tried several models in the store. I know, now, was an epic fail. It started out great, and of course within […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress to Relieve Back Pain from Herniated Discs.

The Mattress Expert On 03/29/2019 / Air Mattress, Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, herniated disc, Innerspring, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain, Pillowtop, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow

Judy writes: Hi Pete, I have herniated discs and have had a hard time finding a mattress that doesn’t make my back worse. After reading your blog, I see my mistake in “following the hype”, as you put it. We bought the two most advertised mattresses, with […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress to Relieve Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 03/26/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam Mattress, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum, Simmons Beautyrest Silver

Paul writes: Hi Pete, Please help us. First, my wife and I are active and fit. Winter sports and summer sports. I’m 52 and get hip and lower back strain and pain. My wife thinks she wants a soft mattress but loved the Simmons Beautyrest in firm […]

Herniated Disc. Back, Neck and Hip Pain from Hot Sleeping Tempurpedic Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/25/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, herniated disc, Hip Pain, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain

Sheila writes: Hi Pete, I need help buying a mattress. I am 55 years old (female). I am 5′ 9″ tall and weight 175. I have a herniated disc and pain in my lower back (L4-5). It is an old injury but acts up sometimes. I have […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Talalay Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 03/23/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Mattresses, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Neck Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Michelle writes: Hi Pete, Do you feel that the latex topper over a Simmons Beautyrest is better than an all latex foam mattress? I’m 5’7’’ and 150 lbs. My husband is 5’9’’ and 200 lbs. We are both 50 yrs old and we are both mainly side […]

An EverEden Soft Talalay Latex Topper to Relieve Hip Pain from a Too Firm Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/22/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam Mattress, Stearns and Foster

Carlie writes: Hello Pete ~ I have just been reading through “The Mattress Expert” website and blog posts, after searching for “hip pain after buying a new mattress”. Seems I am not the only one with this issue. Here is our story. Starting in October of last year, […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, like at La Quinta Hotels.

The Mattress Expert On 03/19/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Pressure Point Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Joan writes: Hi Pete, I found your site while I was looking for the mattresses used at La Quinta Hotels. I have read and read the questions and your comments esp. on back pain. We are looking for a new mattress. My husband and I sleep on a […]

Hip and Sciatica Pain on a Simmons Comforpedic Memory Foam Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/17/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Pain, Discontinued Models, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pressure Point Pain, Sciatica, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum, Simmons Beautytrest Hospitality Bedding

Chet writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I bought a Simmons Comforpedic Blue Sky Firm memory foam mattress, several years ago. The mattress was too firm for us, so we exchanged it within 30 days for a Blue Sky Plush. This product has not been very kind […]

Back Pain, A Latex Mattress for an Adjustable Bed.

The Mattress Expert On 03/14/2019 / Adjustable Bed Base / Foundation, Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Latex Mattress, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress

Sharon writes: Hi Pete, My husband had esophageal surgery and needs to sleep elevated. Recently my very generous brother surprised us with a adjustable bed. The only problem is that he did not ask what we preferred in firmness. Later he commented as to […]

My Back Feels Much Better on the Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/12/2019 / Back Pain, Mattress Topper, Pacific Coast Feather Alternative Down

Mary Alice writes: Hi Pete, My back is feeling much better with the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress you suggested. I am thinking about adding another topper for additional comfort. I was wondering which topper. Would the Eurorest or Luxe Loft be better? […]

Severe Lower Back Pain on a Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe Memory Foam Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/08/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam Mattress

Loretta writes: Hello Pete, I just found you and hope you can help me. I purchased Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe mattress, their softest, and have had severe lower back pain ever since. I did not suspect the mattress, at first, as I had been told by the salesman […]

Luxury Firm Gibson Grove Beautyrest Mattress and EverEden 2″ Talalay Latex Topper for Disc Issues.

The Mattress Expert On 03/07/2019 / Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Disc Issues, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Charli writes: Hey Pete, Following your advice, about a year ago, I bought the Luxury Firm Gibson Grove Beautyrest Platinum mattress and the EverEden 2″ Talalay Latex topper. As you said, I got a freshly made mattress in about 2 weeks after placing my order. The delivery guys […]

Back Pain Solution for an Old Sealy Reflexion Ultra Plush Latex Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/05/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Mattresses, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain

Hi Pete, We have an 12 year old Cal King Sealy Reflexion ultra plush latex mattress that is 85% Latex. It is a one sided mattress. It began sagging a couple of years ago and is now hard to get in and out, and is giving me […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress to Relieve Back Pain from Degenerative Disc Disease.

The Mattress Expert On 03/03/2019 / Back Pain, Bulging Discs, Degenerative Disc Disease, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, herniated disc, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain

Glenn writes: Hi Pete, I have recently been suffering with back pain, and have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I have been advised to buy a new mattress. I’m 5’10 and a little over 200 pounds. Can you to advise me as to which brand is […]

Relieve Back and Sciatica Pain. Simmons Beautyrest Mattress with a Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 03/02/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Diana writes: Hi Pete, We have a short lived Simmons Beautyrest which has sagged, considerably, after four years. It is a plush pillow top. After reading some of your blog posts, I see that was a mistake. I am 5’5” and 115 pounds. My husband […]

Stearns and Foster, Serta iSeries or Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattress?

The Mattress Expert On 02/27/2019 / Air Mattress, Back Pain, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Topper, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest Black, Stearns and Foster

Michelle writes: Hi Pete, We are getting rid of a Sleep Number Bed. It wore poorly and caused, my husband and I, a great deal of back pain. We are searching for a new mattress. We went to a local store and tried out the Stearns and […]

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